Whether you’re staring at the powder-dusted mountains or listening to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, there’s something undeniably mystical about this town.
In 1847, Brigham Young needed a sanctuary for his beleaguered followers. He found it in Salt Lake City. You don’t have to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to discover that Salt Lake City can be a spiritual refuge for you as well.
When deciding what to do in Salt Lake City, first answer this question: inside or outside? If your heart longs for wind, water, and birdsong, then you’ve come to the right place. SLC is surrounded by amazing natural parks, like Red Butte Gardens, and hugged on both sides by the Wasatch Range and the Oquirrh Mountains. Grab your mountain bike in the summer or your snowboard in the winter—SLC is known for its unbeatable powder and posh ski resorts.
You don’t have to leave town to find things to do in Salt Lake City. While SLC offers lots of amazing museums, art galleries, and other visual goodies, your first stop has to be Temple Square. Just look for the giant, castle-like church looming over everything in sight. That would be the Salt Lake Temple, also known as Mormon headquarters. You can’t get in unless you are an LDS member, but you aren’t kept out everywhere. Head to the big done with the glittering silver roof. This is the Tabernacle. You can hear stunning organ recitals throughout the week, but we suggest stopping by on Thursday to listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir practice.
If you’d prefer a little liquid comfort to open up your spiritual side, Salt Lake City won’t disappoint. This is a town filled with organic, farm-to-table eateries as well as happening breweries and bars that offer live music, karaoke, and a welcoming dance floor.
Indoors or outdoors, Salt Lake City will impress. This is a city offers sanctuary to travelers of all types. Book one of our Salt Lake City vacation packages to start your own spiritual journey.